Colossians 3:21-23
New American Standard Bible
21 (A)Fathers, do not [a]antagonize your children, so that they will not become discouraged.
22 [b](B)Slaves, obey those who are your [c]human masters in everything, (C)not with [d]eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, do your work [e]heartily, (D)as for the Lord and not for people,
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- Colossians 3:21 Or provoke to anger
- Colossians 3:22 I.e., slaves in first-century Roman culture
- Colossians 3:22 Lit masters according to flesh
- Colossians 3:22 I.e., working only when watched
- Colossians 3:23 Lit from the soul
Colossians 3:21-23
King James Version
21 Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.
22 Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God;
23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
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Colossians 3:21-23
Good News Translation
21 (A)Parents, do not irritate your children, or they will become discouraged.
22 (B)Slaves, obey your human masters in all things, not only when they are watching you because you want to gain their approval; but do it with a sincere heart because of your reverence for the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people.
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